About the role#
As a Student Nurse in the ICU Medical department, you will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse to provide direct care to patients and their families. This role focuses on supporting the health care team by maintaining a clean environment, ensuring patient comfort, and assisting with daily tasks. You will gain practical experience in a hospital setting while contributing to the quality of patient care.
What you'll do#
- Provide total hygiene care, including skin care, bathing, and toileting.
- Assist patients with ambulation and transport.
- Help with feeding patients and record the amounts consumed.
- Respond to call lights and requests from patients or families.
- Document vital signs and inform the RN of any changes in patient status.
- Perform point of care testing as trained and delegated by an RN.
- Provide and document compassionate comfort and non-pharmacological pain management.
- Maintain a neat and clean patient environment and assist with stocking supplies.
- Ensure the confidentiality of all patient information.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Registered Nursing program.
- Completion of Nursing Fundamentals coursework, verified by a transcript.
- AHA Healthcare Providers BLS Certification, obtained prior to hire or during orientation.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Seneca, South Carolina, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.
- This is a part-time, on-site role with variable shifts.
- This position is paid.
About Prisma Health
Prisma Health is a nonprofit health organization based in Greenville, South Carolina. Founded in 2017, it operates as the largest health system in the state. The organization serves more than 1.2 million patients every year. It maintains facilities across the Greenville and Columbia markets.
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